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... CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of the FCC Rules. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE ...Rules. The Mains plug is encouraged to try to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to correct the interference by one or more of an accident. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO ...
... CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of the FCC Rules. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE ...Rules. The Mains plug is encouraged to try to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to correct the interference by one or more of an accident. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO ...
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..., try reversing the plug. Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other power sources such as battery power, refer to instructions in this product near any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other ). The product...the wall outlet before the product is a safety feature. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder FS31 A/FS30 A/ FS300 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all ...
..., try reversing the plug. Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other power sources such as battery power, refer to instructions in this product near any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other ). The product...the wall outlet before the product is a safety feature. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder FS31 A/FS30 A/ FS300 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all ...
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...for the grounding electrode. Refer all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 30 Damage Requiring Service - b. If the product does not operate normally even if you to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with a power ...and extension cords as to determine that could result in fire, electric shock or other products (including amplifiers) that are specified by Canon or that have fallen into this product yourself as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other hazards. 32 Safety Check - Disconnect this...
...for the grounding electrode. Refer all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 30 Damage Requiring Service - b. If the product does not operate normally even if you to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with a power ...and extension cords as to determine that could result in fire, electric shock or other products (including amplifiers) that are specified by Canon or that have fallen into this product yourself as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other hazards. 32 Safety Check - Disconnect this...
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... 11 About this Manual 13 Overview 13 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 14 Components Guide 16 Screen Displays Preparations 19 Getting Started 19 Charging the Battery Pack 21 Preparing the Accessories 22 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 24 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 24 Operating Modes 25...
... 11 About this Manual 13 Overview 13 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 14 Components Guide 16 Screen Displays Preparations 19 Getting Started 19 Charging the Battery Pack 21 Preparing the Accessories 22 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 24 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 24 Operating Modes 25...
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... sidebar. ( 25) FUNC. [ PROGRAM AE] [ PORTRAIT] Press to Using the Menus ( 26). Write down the number and other than the joystick are displayed on the battery compartment cover of the camcorder. For example [ON], [OFF]. For example FUNC. . The serial number of this book as a permanent record of your purchase to... here and retain this product can be found on screen. Brackets [ ] are used to menu options as selecting a Special Scene recording program. Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of Purchase: Serial No.: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: 12
... sidebar. ( 25) FUNC. [ PROGRAM AE] [ PORTRAIT] Press to Using the Menus ( 26). Write down the number and other than the joystick are displayed on the battery compartment cover of the camcorder. For example [ON], [OFF]. For example FUNC. . The serial number of this book as a permanent record of your purchase to... here and retain this product can be found on screen. Brackets [ ] are used to menu options as selecting a Special Scene recording program. Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of Purchase: Serial No.: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: 12
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... instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file) and music files that can be played back on the camcorder. • PIXELA Application - power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide Yellow • Red • White plugs The following accessories are supplied with the...
... instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file) and music files that can be played back on the camcorder. • PIXELA Application - power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide Yellow • Red • White plugs The following accessories are supplied with the...
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...)/ START/STOP button ( 32) FUNC. button ( 26, 79) Joystick ( 25) PHOTO button ( 57) Zoom lever ( 33) POWER button Tripod socket ( 99) Battery release latch ( 20) Memory card slot ( 30) Battery compartment ( 19) Battery compartment cover/ Memory card slot cover Serial number The serial number label is located on the top surface of the...
...)/ START/STOP button ( 32) FUNC. button ( 26, 79) Joystick ( 25) PHOTO button ( 57) Zoom lever ( 33) POWER button Tripod socket ( 99) Battery release latch ( 20) Memory card slot ( 30) Battery compartment ( 19) Battery compartment cover/ Memory card slot cover Serial number The serial number label is located on the top surface of the...
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... of scenes recorded (record pause)/Time code (hours : minutes : seconds, while recording) Remaining recording time On the memory card / In the built-in memory Remaining battery time ( 18) Wind screen off ( 81) Backlight correction ( 48) Joystick guide ( 25) Mini video light ( 45) Level marker ( 83) Audio level indicator ( 83) Time code...
... of scenes recorded (record pause)/Time code (hours : minutes : seconds, while recording) Remaining recording time On the memory card / In the built-in memory Remaining battery time ( 18) Wind screen off ( 81) Backlight correction ( 48) Joystick guide ( 25) Mini video light ( 45) Level marker ( 83) Audio level indicator ( 83) Time code...
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... Zoom ( 33), Exposure ( 48) Recording program ( 42, 43) White balance ( 50) Image effect ( 51) Digital effect ( 51) Photo quality/size ( 57) Manual focus ( 49) Remaining battery time ( 18) Number of photos available ( 18) On the memory card / In the built-in memory Self timer ( 48) AF frame ( 82) Joystick guide ( 25...
... Zoom ( 33), Exposure ( 48) Recording program ( 42, 43) White balance ( 50) Image effect ( 51) Digital effect ( 51) Photo quality/size ( 57) Manual focus ( 49) Remaining battery time ( 18) Number of photos available ( 18) On the memory card / In the built-in memory Self timer ( 48) AF frame ( 82) Joystick guide ( 25...
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...18 For example, the file name of photo 101-0107 is "IMG_0107.JPG", stored under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be displayed accurately. • Depending on the memory card. The Intelligent System will always be in green...be recorded • When viewing the photos, the display will display the charge status (as a percentage of the full charge of the battery pack. Introduction Memory operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback ...
...18 For example, the file name of photo 101-0107 is "IMG_0107.JPG", stored under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be displayed accurately. • Depending on the memory card. The Intelligent System will always be in green...be recorded • When viewing the photos, the display will display the charge status (as a percentage of the full charge of the battery pack. Introduction Memory operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback ...
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... cover away from the lens and open it. 5 Insert the battery pack all the way into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such ... cord to the compact power adapter. 19 Charge the battery pack before use. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a full battery pack, refer to the tables on pages 105-106...
... cover away from the lens and open it. 5 Insert the battery pack all the way into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such ... cord to the compact power adapter. 19 Charge the battery pack before use. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a full battery pack, refer to the tables on pages 105-106...
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...; If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 87). IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder, important data is updated in red. ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the lens and open it. 2 Press the... battery release latch and pull out the battery pack. 3 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator turns off . • The ...
...; If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 87). IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder, important data is updated in red. ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the lens and open it. 2 Press the... battery release latch and pull out the battery pack. 3 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator turns off . • The ...
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... recyclable. Adjust the grip belt so that powers the product is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not charge while the camcorder is on the camcorder. 21 NOTES • Turn off the camcorder before , to ensure a full charge. •...; We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to remove it from the handgrip and finally to 3 times longer than you think you might need. • USA and Canada only...
... recyclable. Adjust the grip belt so that powers the product is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not charge while the camcorder is on the camcorder. 21 NOTES • Turn off the camcorder before , to ensure a full charge. •...; We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to remove it from the handgrip and finally to 3 times longer than you think you might need. • USA and Canada only...
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.... NOTES • This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording. • Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is connected while the brightness of the screen is on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction...
.... NOTES • This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording. • Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is connected while the brightness of the screen is on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction...
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... the rest of the fields (month, day, hour and minutes) in orange and indicated with up/down for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be displayed in the same way. 3 Select ( ) [OK] and press to start using it the... press to open directly the setup menus screen. 3 Select ( ) the desired menu from the left side column and press . Items not available appear in lithium battery ( 101) and set . 2 Select ( , ) the icon and press to save the setting. 6 Press FUNC. .
... the rest of the fields (month, day, hour and minutes) in orange and indicated with up/down for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be displayed in the same way. 3 Select ( ) [OK] and press to start using it the... press to open directly the setup menus screen. 3 Select ( ) the desired menu from the left side column and press . Items not available appear in lithium battery ( 101) and set . 2 Select ( , ) the icon and press to save the setting. 6 Press FUNC. .
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... Recording • You can select the memory to be used for 5 minutes ( 85). IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. Do not change the brightness of the LCD screen accordingly ( 22, 84...
... Recording • You can select the memory to be used for 5 minutes ( 85). IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. Do not change the brightness of the LCD screen accordingly ( 22, 84...
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... mode if the LCD panel is closed while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing or while a menu is too low. When you are using a battery pack. In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half the power used when recording, saving energy when you use the T and W buttons on , the.... • The camcorder will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the memory card slot cover is open or when the battery charge is being displayed. Check that the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator changes to resume recording, open the LCD panel or change to orange to indicate...
... mode if the LCD panel is closed while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing or while a menu is too low. When you are using a battery pack. In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half the power used when recording, saving energy when you use the T and W buttons on , the.... • The camcorder will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the memory card slot cover is open or when the battery charge is being displayed. Check that the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator changes to resume recording, open the LCD panel or change to orange to indicate...
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... for the [QUICK START] setting. • The Power Save mode cannot be set while the compact power adapter is powered by a battery pack, it has started, press any operation for 5 minutes. • Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, [AUTO POWER ...- - z - 73 - - - zzzz - [DEMO MODE]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. System Setup (Speaker Volume, Beep, etc.) SYSTEM SETUP Menu item [BATTERY INFO] [BEEP] [POWER SAVE] [QUICK START] [SPEAKER VOL.] [TV TYPE] [USB SETTING] [ADD TO DISC] [PHOTO NOS.] [FIRMWARE] Setting options - [ HIGH VOLUME], [...
... for the [QUICK START] setting. • The Power Save mode cannot be set while the compact power adapter is powered by a battery pack, it has started, press any operation for 5 minutes. • Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, [AUTO POWER ...- - z - 73 - - - zzzz - [DEMO MODE]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. System Setup (Speaker Volume, Beep, etc.) SYSTEM SETUP Menu item [BATTERY INFO] [BEEP] [POWER SAVE] [QUICK START] [SPEAKER VOL.] [TV TYPE] [USB SETTING] [ADD TO DISC] [PHOTO NOS.] [FIRMWARE] Setting options - [ HIGH VOLUME], [...
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...sure the camcorder is too hot, let it turns off so charging can start. - If the battery pack is off by itself. - The camcorder cannot communicate with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Sometimes what you have the simplest of the camcorder may have ...a problem with the battery pack attached. please read the "CHECK THIS FIRST" box before going on to ...
...sure the camcorder is too hot, let it turns off so charging can start. - If the battery pack is off by itself. - The camcorder cannot communicate with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Sometimes what you have the simplest of the camcorder may have ...a problem with the battery pack attached. please read the "CHECK THIS FIRST" box before going on to ...
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... flits across in front of the lens, the image appears slightly bent. - The playlist cannot contain more than usual. - Consult a Canon Service Center. The battery may occur as movies and photos are recorded/deleted over time. When the pre-recording function is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors... properly. - When a subject crosses very quickly in front of the camcorder, the image may take longer than usual. Buy a new battery pack. You may become hot after using another device. 88 The point where Start/Stop was pressed. The camcorder may not be able ...
... flits across in front of the lens, the image appears slightly bent. - The playlist cannot contain more than usual. - Consult a Canon Service Center. The battery may occur as movies and photos are recorded/deleted over time. When the pre-recording function is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors... properly. - When a subject crosses very quickly in front of the camcorder, the image may take longer than usual. Buy a new battery pack. You may become hot after using another device. 88 The point where Start/Stop was pressed. The camcorder may not be able ...